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The Lou Frey Institute<\/a> is adding to the national conversation on pandemic liberties through a series of one-page conversation starters for K-12 teachers.<\/p>\n

Called \u201cCivics in Real Life\u201d,<\/a> the series provides a historical and civics-based lens on current events, including the distinction between the power of states and federal government; the Defense Production Act; and the First Amendment.<\/p>\n

The feedback from teachers across Florida and the U.S. has been positive, particularly because it answers questions to current events, explained Stephen Masyada, Ph.D., interim director of the Lou Frey Institute.<\/p>\n

\u201cStudents have questions about what the federal government can do,\u201d Masyada said. \u201cThis is about growing awareness and providing knowledge.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Lou Frey staff meets every week to develop the curriculum. While they draw on multiple news sources to determine the right topic and inform their writing, the end result is non-partisan. The resources are shared across conservative and liberal counties in Florida, so the goal is to hit \u201cright in the middle,\u201d Masyada said.<\/p>\n

While the project was launched as a temporary response to pandemic questions, the Lou Frey Institute anticipates keeping \u201cCivics in Real Life\u201d an ongoing part of their curriculum. Most likely it will pivot over the summer to touch on the upcoming election.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re really pleased with the level of civic engagement. You don\u2019t have to agree with either side, just as long as you\u2019re having a discussion,\u201d Masyada said.<\/p>\n

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